JUL 19-25, 2009 (Sunday through Saturday).  CHESS CAMP IN THE JEMEZ MOUNTAINS.  At Hummingbird Music Camp, Jemez Springs.  Campers receive chess analysis and lectures by a Chess Master and a team of chess instructors.  Classes are arranged by school chess club ratings and onsite evaluations, so each child has the comfort of playing others close to his or her own level.  Lectures are organized into two intermediate and one advanced class. Trophies are awarded in a variety of categories.  Register at http://www.hummingbirdmusiccamp.org/artchess.shtml .  For additional information, Elliott Higgins at 575-829-3060.

OCT. 12, 2009 (Monday, Columbus Day), Northern Schools Chess League HS/JHS/MS Meet 1.  Scholastic competition open to high schools, junior high schools, and middle schools.  Three rounds (10 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm), G/50, 6-player teams.  Site not yet determined.  For additional information, Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570 or anowak@cybermesa.com.

 NOV. 21, 2009 (Saturday), Northern Schools Chess League HS/JHS/MS Meet 2.  Scholastic competition open to high schools, junior high schools, and middle schools.  Three rounds (10 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm), G/50, 6-player teams.  Site not yet determined.  For additional information, Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570 or anowak@cybermesa.com.

 JAN. 18, 2010 (Monday, MLK Holiday), Northern Schools Chess League HS/JHS/MS Meet 3.  Open only to high schools, junior high schools, and middle schools that participated in Meets 1 or 2.  Three rounds (10 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm), G/50, 6-player teams.  Awards at 3:30 pm.  St. Michael’s H.S., 100 Siringo Rd., Santa Fe.  For additional information, Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570 or anowak@cybermesa.com.

See NMCO Web Site  for more tournament information